Arnold Eugene (Corky) Lucas, Jr.

In Loving Memory of

Arnold Eugene (Corky) Lucas, Jr.

Arnold Eugene (Corky) Lucas, Jr. of Pearisburg and Christiansburg, Va went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 25, 2013. Corky was born on March 27, 1941 in Pearisburg and was a son of the late Arnold Eugene Lucas, Sr. and Nancy Duncan Lucas. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife and special friend, Betty F. Lucas, two brothers, Jennings Lucas and George Lucas. Corky was a graduate of the Pearisburg High School (Red Devils), he owned and operated several dance schools in the Giles, Montgomery and Monroe County areas for over 40 years, was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Christiansburg, was a former employee of Wades of Pearisburg and Blacksburg, he was the organist at Christ Episcopal Church in Pearisburg, was a former member of Giles Lodge # 106 A.F.& A.M in Pearisburg and was a current member of the Knights of Columbus in Christiansburg. He is survived by two daughters, Dena Lucas Puckett and her husband Johnny of Christiansburg, Hope Lucas and companion John Peoples of Pearisburg, one granddaughter who was the love of his life, Alexis (Lexi) Puckett of Christiansburg, one brother, Mike Lucas and his wife Martha of Blacksburg and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial service will be conducted Monday evening, October 28, 2013 at 7:30pm at the Givens Funeral Chapel in Pearisburg with the Rev. Dr. Fred L. Austin officiating. The family will receive friends Monday evening before the service from 6 to 7:30pm.